Beaufort

Overview

The Beaufort submarine cable is a short intercontinental connection between Ireland and the United Kingdom, set to be operational by 2027.

Route and Landings

Ireland: Kilmore Quay

United Kingdom: Newgale

Ownership and Operators

The Beaufort cable is operated by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Vodafone.

Status and Timeline

The Ready for Service (RFS) year for the Beaufort cable is 2027. No specific end-of-service date or current status is provided.

Strategic Context

This direct fiber-optic link serves as a primary data route and redundancy option in the trans-Atlantic corridor, connecting Ireland and the United Kingdom. Both countries are significant players in European telecommunications, with Ireland being a key hub for international traffic due to its proximity to major markets and Vodafone’s extensive presence across Europe.

The Beaufort cable will support the growing demand for data transmission between these two nations, enhancing their ability to handle increased internet traffic, cloud services, and other digital communications.

The United Kingdom, with its extensive fiber-optic network and major internet exchange points, also benefits from such interconnections.

The Beaufort cable will contribute to the resilience of the overall regional infrastructure, providing a direct route that can complement existing connections and potentially reduce latency for data transfers between Ireland and the UK. This is particularly important as both countries continue to expand their digital ecosystems and support growing consumer and enterprise demands.